Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2023
11 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved October 2023 bills and the September meeting minutes. The Board decided to wait for information from a Caldwell Parish FOIA request before proceeding with the Davis Lake Pump Station project.
- Approved payment of all October 2023 bills reviewed by the financial committee
- Deferred decision on 2024 liability insurance until the January 9, 2024 meeting
- Approved transfer of Campsite SB-8 lease from Matthew Wooten to Joshua Jenkins
- Reported completion of rock work extending levee crews to 48 miles total
- Confirmed completion of Parham's ROW Project and Paper Mill Pump Station upgrades
The Board of Commissioners approved the October 2023 bills and the transfer of a campsite lease. The board decided to wait for more information from a Caldwell Parish FOIA request before proceeding with the Davis Lake Pump Station project.
- Approved October 2023 bills (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the September 2023 meeting (unanimous)
- Decided to wait for Caldwell Parish FOIA request information before pursuing Davis Lake Pump Station actions (unanimous)
- Approved requesting new insurance quotes by December 5, 2023, and renewing current insurance through January 31, 2024
- Approved transfer of Campsite SB-8 lease from Matthew Wooten to Joshua Jenkins effective January 2024
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The board will consider approving the Davis Lake Pump Station Project and a UAS drone program including drone purchases. They will also vote on naming Aundi Brown as official Secretary and approve bills and minutes. Levee project updates and financial statements are scheduled for discussion.
- Approve moving forward with the Davis Lake Pump Station Project
- Approve UAS Drone Program Development and purchase of drones
- Vote to name Aundi Brown official Secretary of the Board
- Approve purchase of a utility trailer
- Approve minutes and bills for September 2023
The Board of Commissioners approved proceeding with the Davis Lake pump station project in Caldwell Parish without a permit. Additionally, the board authorized $25,000 for drone equipment and the purchase of a utility trailer for a mobile command center.
- Approved September 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payment of all September 2023 bills (unanimous)
- Appointed Aundi Brown as Secretary (unanimous)
- Approved moving forward with Davis Lake pump station project
- Approved $25,000 for TBLD drone program equipment expansion
- Approved purchase of a utility trailer for a mobile command center
- Approved transfer of campsite WBS-5 to Richard and Marsha Barrett
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial statements and the 2023 audit update. The board is scheduled to vote on the purchase of a right-of-way for a hunting lease in Catahoula Parish.
- Purchase of ROW for 392.34 acres Hunting Lease in Parhams in Catahoula Parish
- 2023 Audit Update presented by Mike Defalco
- Approval of August 2023 bills
- Update on Levee Projects
The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a servitude of passage for access to 392 acres in Catahoula Parish. The board also approved August 2023 bills and authorized outsourcing transportation for an ongoing rock spreading project.
- Approved purchase of Private Non-Exclusive Predial Servitude of Passage for $37,350.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved paying of all bills reviewed by the financial committee for August 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved outsourcing of transportation services for current rock job
- Approved minutes of the August 8, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners will take action on several items including amending the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget, reviewing bids and awarding the official journal contract, and adopting Change Order 1 on the Lee Lane Project. The board will also consider conducting a Phase 1 cultural survey on Logtown Property and donating laptops and surplus equipment to the Caldwell Parish Sheriff's Department. Additionally, they will discuss accepting credit card and AFT payments for surface leases and surplus equipment, late fees on leases, and review financial statements. An update on levee projects will be presented for discussion.
- Amend Budget for 2022-2023 FY
- Review Bids & Award Official Journal Contract
- Adopt Change Order 1 on Lee Lane Project
- Conduct Phase 1 Cultural Survey on Logtown Property
- Donate 2 Laptops to Caldwell Parish Sheriff's Dept. (Asset Numbers P-079 & P-079B)
The Board of Commissioners approved the amended 2022-2023 fiscal year budget and authorized a Phase 1 survey for the Logtown Road property. Additionally, the board approved new payment methods for leases and the implementation of late fees.
- Approved amended 2022-2023 fiscal year budget (unanimous)
- Authorized Phase 1 survey for Logtown Road property (unanimous)
- Authorized acceptance of Credit Card/AFT payments for land leases and campsites (unanimous)
- Authorized $250 late fee on all leases (unanimous)
- Accepted bid from The News Star for 2023-2024 official journal
- Accepted Change Order 1 for Lee Lane Levee Setback project, noting it finished $3,210.94 under budget
- Authorized donation of surplus police lights and equipment to Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Department (unanimous)
- Approved July 2023 bills and July 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review June 2023 minutes, bills, and financial statements. The meeting includes actions on farming leases, rock job bids, and budget amendments for FY 2022-2023.
- Open bids for 43 Acre Farming Lease in Franklin Parish
- Award bid for Rock Job
- Columbia Pump Station Project update
- Open bidding for Logtown Site Development
- Sale of surplus vehicles including a 2013 F-150, 2016 F-250, and 2016 F-350
The Board of Commissioners approved a rock spreading contract for the east bank of the Ouachita River and authorized the Columbia Pump Station Project for 2023-2024 capital outlay. Other actions included the sale of surplus vehicles and the transfer of two campsite leases.
- Approved $97,400 bid from T & L Dirt Work for rock spreading job
- Approved Columbia Pump Station Project for 2023-2024 capital outlay
- Authorized sale of surplus vehicles (M187, J127, M232) to Caldwell Parish Police Jury for $45,000
- Authorized opening of bids for new TBLD facility at Logtown pending state archaeologist survey
- Authorized re-opening of bidding for the Official Journal
- Approved transfer of campsite JB-4B from Jeromie Chad Smith to Larry E. Jameson. Jr.
- Approved transfer of campsite BHB-1B from Mark & Bryan Belgard to Michael Shields
- Tabled FY 2022-2023 budget amendment to the August meeting
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the FY 2023-2024 budget and open bids for surplus vehicles, the official journal, and a fuel vendor. They will also discuss bid results for a new facility, a farming lease on 43 acres in Franklin Parish, and a right-of-way for a 392.34-acre hunting lease in Catahoula Parish. Other items include donating a Panasonic Toughbook to the Town of Clarks Police Department and reviewing May financial statements.
- Open bids on three surplus vehicles: 2016 F-250, 2013 F-150, and 2016 F-350
- Adopt Budget FY 2023-2024
- Advertise for farming lease on 43 acres in Franklin Parish
- Discuss purchase of Right-of-Way for 392.34-acre hunting lease in Parhams, Catahoula Parish
- Donate LDP Asset # P077 (Panasonic Toughbook) to Town of Clarks Police Department
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget and awarded a fuel service contract to W.B. McCartney Oil. Officials rejected bids for surplus equipment and a new facility, opting to rebid the facility project later. The Board also authorized the purchase of a right-of-way in Catahoula Parish pending appraisal.
- Approved 2023-2024 fiscal year budget (unanimous)
- Accepted fuel service bid from W.B. McCartney Oil (unanimous)
- Rejected bids for surplus Lot 3 and Lot 29 (unanimous)
- Rejected all bids for new TBLD facility and will rebid (unanimous)
- Authorized purchase of ROW for Parhams property in Catahoula Parish pending survey and appraisal (unanimous)
- Authorized advertisement for 43-acre farm lease in Franklin Parish (unanimous)
- Authorized bidding for rock spreading on Non-MR&T Lower Section until July 10 (unanimous)
- Approved donation of Panasonic Toughbook to Clarks Police Dept (unanimous)
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Tensas Basin Levee District Board will vote on adopting the 2023 millage rates, open sealed bids for surplus equipment, and consider several administrative items including approving minutes, bills, and advertising for an official journal and fuel vendor. Other actions include discussing Tew Lake, removing SEARK assets, hay contracts, and moving to online auctions.
- Adopt the Millage Rates for 2023
- Open Sealed Bids for Surplus Equipment
- Remove all SEARK assets from asset lists
- Moving to online auctions
- Re-advertising 3 vehicles pulled from auctions
The Board of Commissioners established the 2023 tax millage rate and accepted multiple bids for surplus equipment. The board also authorized new bid advertisements for fuel and an official journal.
- Adopted 4.71 millage rate for 2023 tax roll (7-0)
- Accepted bids for 21 lots of surplus equipment, including a 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe for $17,000
- Approved all claims committee bills for April 2023 (unanimous)
- Authorized advertising for fuel and official journal bids (unanimous)
- Authorized drafting an agreement for Catahoula Parish Police Jury to maintain Tew Lake structures (unanimous)
- Authorized removal of SEARK Assets from inventory by June 30th (unanimous)
- Authorized Maintenance Dept. to offer hay contracts to landowners (unanimous)
- Approved use of online auctions for future surplus equipment sales (unanimous)
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Tensas Basin Levee District Board will consider approving minutes, bills, and requests including moving funds from the general checking account to CDs at Caldwell Bank & Trust and opening bidding for surplus equipment. They will also discuss updates on levee projects and review March financials. An announcement will be made about a May 9 open meeting to adopt the 2023 millage rate.
- Authorize moving funds from general checking to CDs at Caldwell Bank & Trust
- Open bidding for surplus equipment
- Update on Levee Projects
- Review March Financials
- Announcement of May 9 meeting to adopt 2023 millage rate
The Board of Commissioners approved the opening of bids for a new district facility and the sale of surplus equipment. The board also voted to join the Attorney General’s office in a lawsuit against FEMA regarding flood insurance risk rating.
- Approved March 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved all bills approved by the claims committee for March 2023 (unanimous)
- Authorized investment of General Fund account into CD Funds at Caldwell Bank and Trust (unanimous)
- Authorized opening of bids for new TBLD facility to licensed commercial contractors (unanimous)
- Authorized opening of bids for surplus equipment via website until May 9th (unanimous)
- Added Aundi Brown as a signer to Caldwell Bank and Trust accounts (unanimous)
- Agreed to join the Attorney General’s office in lawsuit against FEMA regarding flood insurance risk rating (unanimous)
- Authorized notification to SEARK of a June 30, 2023 termination date (unanimous)
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The board will consider opening bids for hunting leases on three parcels: 223 acres in Franklin Parish, 40 acres in Catahoula Parish, and 77.16 acres in West Carroll Parish. Other action items include removing Naomi Eppinette as authorized signer, appointing Aundrea Brown as interim secretary, removing items from fixed assets, and transferring campsite BHB-18. The meeting also includes updates on levee projects and financial statements.
- Open hunting lease bids for 223 acres (Franklin), 40 acres (Catahoula), 77.16 acres (West Carroll)
- Authorize removal of Naomi Eppinette as signer for general fund at Caldwell Bank and Trust
- Appoint Aundrea Brown as Interim Secretary to the Board
- Remove items from fixed assets (see attached list)
- Transfer campsite BHB-18 from Wayne Woodson to Jacob Andries
The Board of Commissioners approved hunting leases for properties in Franklin, Catahoula, and West Carroll Parishes. They also appointed Aundi Brown as Interim Secretary and authorized the removal of Naomi Eppinette as a signer for the General Fund account.
- Approved February 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved January 2023 bills (unanimous)
- Accepted five-year hunting lease bid from John Daily for 223 acres in Franklin Parish at $30.25 per acre per year (unanimous)
- Accepted five-year hunting lease bid from Dwayne Dauzat for 40 acres in Catahoula Parish at $41.00 per acre per year (unanimous)
- Accepted five-year hunting lease bid from Roy Daniels for 77.16 acres in West Carroll Parish at $10.00 per acre per year (unanimous)
- Authorized removal of Naomi Eppinette as authorized signer for General Fund account at Caldwell Bank & Trust (unanimous)
- Appointed Aundi Brown as Interim Secretary to the Board (unanimous)
- Authorized transfer of campsite BHB-18 from Wayne Woodson to Jacob Andries (unanimous)
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The board will vote on minutes and bills, advertise hunting leases on three parcels totaling over 340 acres, and authorize adding Michael McPherson to an existing hunting lease. They will also discuss levee project updates and review financial statements. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters.
- Advertise three hunting leases totaling 340.16 acres in Franklin, Catahoula, West Carroll parishes
- Authorize adding Michael McPherson to existing hunting lease on 120 acres in Catahoula Parish
- Review financial statements for January 2023
- Update on levee projects
- Executive session for personnel matters
The Board of Commissioners approved the January 2023 bills and the minutes from the January 10 meeting. They authorized the advertisement of hunting leases for land in Franklin, Catahoula, and West Carroll Parishes. Additionally, the Board approved adding a member to an existing hunting lease in Catahoula Parish.
- Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved all bills approved by the claims committee for January 2023 (Unanimous)
- Authorized advertising for hunting leases for 223 acres in Franklin Parish, 40 acres in Catahoula Parish, and 77.16 acres in West Carroll Parish (Unanimous)
- Authorized adding Michael McPherson to the hunting lease with Dean Sikes on 120 acres in Catahoula Parish (Unanimous)
- Entered and exited Executive Session to discuss personnel matters; no action taken (Unanimous)
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The board will take action on minutes from November 1, 2022, and bills for November and December 2022. Requests include transferring two campsite leases (WBS-5 and WBS-14) and renewing the attorney contract. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters. Discussions will cover the Southeast Arkansas Levee District, health insurance, and civil service, along with updates on levee projects and financial statements.
- Minutes of November 1, 2022 Meeting
- Bills for November 2022 & December 2022
- Transfer campsite WBS-5 from Betty Chop, Richard Vanlangendonck and Pamela Vanlangendonck to Brian Morein
- Transfer campsite WBS-14 from David Ponthieu to Dylan Ponthieu and Danielle Ponthieu
- Renew Attorney contract
The Board of Commissioners voted to separate from both the Southeast Arkansas Levee District and the Louisiana Department of Civil Service. The board also approved campsite transfers and a contract renewal for legal counsel.
- Approved separation from the Southeast Arkansas Levee District (unanimous)
- Approved separation from the Louisiana Department of Civil Service (unanimous)
- Renewed contract with Attorney W. Michael Street for one year (unanimous)
- Authorized transfer of campsite #WBS-5 to Brian Morein (unanimous)
- Authorized transfer of campsite #WBS-14 to Dylan and Danielle Ponthieu (unanimous)
- Approved all bills from claims committee for November and December 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 1, 2022 meeting (unanimous)